Image Source : BCCI.TV Mohammed Siraj
Ravichandran Ashwin clout as a whole all-rounder is on an in depth show within the ongoing India vs England second Test in Chennai because the 34-year-old scored his fifth Test century on a tough Chepauk floor.
The veteran Indian spinner took 134 balls to succeed in the mark whereas smashing 13 boundaries and a six in due course of as India set England an enormous goal of 500.
While followers loved how a tailender made batting look straightforward on a gradual floor, it was Mohammed Siraj who received everybody’s coronary heart with the best way he celebrated his teammates century.
The no.11 was already praised for holding on to 1 finish to permit Ashwin attain the century, by remaining not out on 16 runs off 21 balls in a 49-run last-wicket partnership.
Ashwin scored 106 runs off 148 balls with the assistance of 14 fours and a six as India’s second innings got here to an finish at 286 within the post-tea session. Mohammad Siraj remained unbeaten on 16, and added 49 runs for the ultimate wicket with Ashwin who was the final wicket to fall.
Earlier, resuming at 54/1 on Day Three, India misplaced 5 wickets however added 102 runs to get their lead previous 350 within the morning session. The hosts misplaced the wickets of Cheteshwar Pujara (7), Rohit Sharma (26), Rishabh Pant (8), Ajinkya Rahane (10) and debutant Axar Patel (7) in fast succession to present a glimmer of hope to England.
However, skipper Virat Kohli and Ashwin then shared a 96-run stand for the seventh wicket to place India in a commanding place.
Kohli, who confirmed his class on a Chepauk wicket that aided flip, was the primary wicket to fall within the post-lunch session as he was dismissed by Moeen Ali at his particular person rating of 62. This was the fifth time that Ali had dismissed the Indian skipper in Test cricket.
Kuldeep Yadav (3) and Ishant Sharma (7) additionally shared eight and 27 run partnerships respectively with Ashwin to frustrate the England bowlers.
India had posted 329 runs of their first innings. The hosts then bowled out England for 134, securing a 195-run lead.
(With inputs from IANS).